Researchers think the dark owl eyes on its wings are a case of camouflage, warding off predators by confusing them. Animals and small birds hesitate or flee when they see the face of a potential ...

There are an extraordinary number of seahorses out there, and many of them have camouflage expertly designed to fool the eye. Just check out the leafy seadragon. Another owl! Owls are incredibly ...

Nature has gifted many animals with extraordinary camouflage abilities ... bumps and ridges to match their host coral exactly. The owl butterfly has large, eye-like spots on its wings, resembling ...

Why are some species experts in camouflage? Museum Microlepidoptera curator Dr David ... tricking predators into thinking they have come face to face with a much larger creature. The owl butterfly is ...